Acute dystonic reaction caused by metoclopramide, versus tetanus

BMJ. 2007 Apr 28;334(7599):899-900. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39175.680486.AD.

Abstract

If tetanus is suspected, take a complete drug history and administer procyclidine

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Antiemetics / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dystonia / chemically induced*
  • Dystonia / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Metoclopramide / adverse effects*
  • Nausea / drug therapy
  • Tetanus / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Antiemetics
  • Metoclopramide